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[HOUNDTHISTLE]

"BECAUSE COWBOY DAN'S A MAJOR PLAYER IN THE COWBOY SCENE"​

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That battle was a mess, his pelt stung in many places where hopefully no new scars would appear. He dragged his barbed tongue across his pelt, wincing over a particularly sore spot on his flank as his claws dug into the hay-strewn wood of the horseplace, the overgrown doggish tom's appearance almost... suiting in the icy sunlight that filtered through a window. Things finally came to a head, as he assumed they would, and, he had to make his choice. His choice, though, had been made when he lost his eye, when Windclan was called to retreat on a battle unnecessarily fought and Sootstar paraded around like it was a victory before racing off to another, as though she assumed her clanmates were as blessed for that many lives as she was. Nonetheless, he'd been preparing for this. He couldn't stand behind that maddening viper as she hissed and choked her clan, his friends, his son to their deaths over her pride. Still, he took this quiet moment to reflect before he got started on hunting to feed his fellow clanmates.

The sight of seeing many "traitors", though, had made Houndthistle question his own thoughts on them, for he now was in their boat. He'd done what he didn't want to do, fought against the one who ensured his safety, made sure he was fed, but she had broke her end of that silent deal. They weren't safe. The clans were going to kill them or she was, one or the other, and he had severed that loyalty quickly. He finished his grooming, sitting back on his haunches to look out upon the horseplace from the window, his half-tail thumping thoughtfully next to him.

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"speech"

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OOC CURRENT STATS INTERACTION RULES

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• Physical Health
  
  100%
  ⤷ left eye is blinded
  Mental Health
  
  98%
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  Single | Bicurious | Not actively looking | Interested in Wolfsong, Scorchstreak, Sootspritespark
  
  Houndthistle is both an easy one to gain the trust of and impossible to gain the trust of. He'll rarely reveal personal information or be vulnerable-if he's even capable of such things-but he will show trust in his willingness to lay his life down. To gain it, he needs evidence that you're loyal and strong, same as him, otherwise he understands he may one day have to come head to head with you.
  
  — will start fights / will not flee / may show mercy
  — excels at Fighting, Tracking, Following Orders, Intimidation
  — poor at climbing, swimming, stealth, talking, strategy, politics
  — sounds like: deep, gravelled and thick with a sort of country accent / Arthur Morgan
  — smells of iron, leather, and wood
  — speech is #435E75

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[RATTLEHEART]

It had been some time since Rattleheart had seen Houndthistle, the other warrior fading into the background as his mind had focused instead on the tension that had slowly but surely enveloped Windclan. There were vague memories lingering in the back of his head, visions of the younger watching Sunstride and others play games, or worrying over the group of cats that had been chosen to go to the gathering so many moons ago. How quaint that seemed now, worrying over his sister and the other tunnelers and whether they would be descended upon by the other clans at the gathering. Instead he should have been agonizing over what existed within, the mad queen that had gradually been growing more and more bold even back then. Just thinking about it made his chest ache, nearly more than the covered wound on his side.

Regardless of how little he knew Houndthistle personally, he was one of the many true Windclan soldiers that had chosen to stand against Sootstar now. That alone was enough for the monochrome feline to care for him, slow steps carrying Rattleheart over to where sunlight streamed in through the window. He settled nearby, long tail curling against his injured side in an almost protective motion - like Sootstar and her loyalists could try and rip it back open at a moment's notice. Which they could, all things considered. "Houndthistle. It's good to see you again, I wasn't sure if you'd made it out with us." His head tilted over to one side, pale eyes scanning over the small wounds that littered Hound's pelt. "I hope no one ended up hurting you too badly?" It had become a habit to check in on everyone - not only out of concern for them, but also to see how strong their fighting force currently was.
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[ PENNED BY EO ]​

 

[WOLFSONG]

──ᨒ↟↟ᨒ↟ᨒ↟↟ᨒ── He hadn't quite expected Houndthistle to be among the rebels. Not uncharitably; Wolfsong certainly doesn't group the warrior with the likes of Harbingermoon and Hollowcreek, whose maddening behavior shames the. all, but he supposes he hadn't seen him as the rebellious sort. Sootstar has that effect, evidently. He is glad that Houndthistle has joined them, even if it has been quite some time since they last shared company; he would hate to see him at Sootstar's side, compliant or even encouraging her dismantling of WindClan. He thinks of the others who remained there, of his own son, and hopes that those who spare her no loyalty do not lose their throats for it.

But he does not have great confidence in their odds of escape.

Wolfsong exhales carefully, controlling his breaths to remain calm. The phantom sensation of Hummingbirdheart's blood is still thick on his tongue, and if he flexes his toes, he can feel her throat beneath his claws. "Minor scratches, I would say," Wolfsong says to Rattleheart, studying Houndthistle's darker pelt. "Your eye has certainly healed well, at least."
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WOLFSONG of WINDCLAN FORMER ROGUE TURNED MEDICINE CAT. 41 MOONS, HE/HIM, NPC X NPC. MATES WITH SUNSTRIDE (07/05/2023). BIOGRAPHY, PINTEREST, & PLAYLIST.

medicinal expertise med. part ii med. part iii med. part iv

• — ★★★☆☆ WOUNDS: You're (mostly) in safe paws. You'll know if he's less experienced if he asks for your permission to try a treatment. No wound can scare him away from knowledge.
  — ★★★☆☆ INFECTION: He can prevent most infections. If you feel feverish, let him know; he'll hum thoughtfully over herbs and sniff your wound before saying, "With your blessing..."
• — ★☆☆☆☆ ACHES & PAINS: If you complain to him of pain, he'll ask where. If it's a headache, you'll likely feel a bit better. For anything else, "Try this, if you'd like, and tell me how you feel."
  — ★☆☆☆☆ BROKEN BONES: At best. he can ask you to remain lying down in the den. He may try to distract you with conversation while he considers what herb to feed you.
• — ★★★★★ TRAVELING HERBS: Going somewhere? No worries; Wolfsong knows just what you need to stay hale and healthy during your journey. The rest is up to you.
  — ★★★☆☆ KITTING: Thanks to Starlingheart and his own pregnancy, he's better prepared for the arrival of kits, but any complications will need a little faith and a lot of luck.
• — ★☆☆☆☆ POISONS: It's best if you avoid eating anything unfamiliar to you— it's probably just as unfamiliar to Wolfsong. The best he can do is offer you yarrow and sit with you.
  — ★★☆☆☆ ILLNESS: If it's white or greencough, you'll likely recover. Otherwise, prepare for odd concoctions and the usual request that you consent to a little trial-and-error.

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[HOUNDTHISTLE]

"BECAUSE COWBOY DAN'S A MAJOR PLAYER IN THE COWBOY SCENE"​

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Houndthistle looked up as Rattleheart approached, glancing to the other warrior. He chuckled emptily at Rattleheart’s observation, shrugging, "Eh, when we had came home from the Shadowclan attempt an' instantly went to attack Skyclan, I realized she wasn’ gonna stop ‘til she was satisfied. We weren’t nothin’ but stones in her battle plans an’ our deaths meant little but t’be martyrs to ‘er cause." He had been bitter that day, when he came back with his eye ripped to shreds, his entire life having to change because of that decision she wanted. A decision made on petty grounds over a grudge.

Wolfsong, Houndthistle’s old friend despite the little time they’d been able to spend together, answered the question on his injuries, causing Houndthistle to snort in amusement. "Oh ya, y’know how it is. Mah eye didn’ knock me down an’ neither did an entire group of untrained rogues. It jus’ sucked havin’ t’fight ol’ clanmates. Faces I knew since I joined, but they’re blind to what Sootstar is doin’," His words were forlorn, but no sympathy for moor tyrant was given. It was an us vs her mindset and if they were okay being owned by that viper, so be it. They were extensions of her, no matter their place. "Windclan is m’ home, an’ if Shadowclan, Riverclan, stars, even Thunderclan can survive without their founder, Windclan can without her," He stated, perhaps more to himself than to those two talking to him.

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"speech"

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OOC CURRENT STATS INTERACTION RULES

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• Physical Health
  
  100%
  ⤷ left eye is blinded
  Mental Health
  
  98%
• 
  Single | Bicurious | Not actively looking | Interested in Wolfsong, Scorchstreak, Sootspritespark
  
  Houndthistle is both an easy one to gain the trust of and impossible to gain the trust of. He'll rarely reveal personal information or be vulnerable-if he's even capable of such things-but he will show trust in his willingness to lay his life down. To gain it, he needs evidence that you're loyal and strong, same as him, otherwise he understands he may one day have to come head to head with you.
  
  — will start fights / will not flee / may show mercy
  — excels at Fighting, Tracking, Following Orders, Intimidation
  — poor at climbing, swimming, stealth, talking, strategy, politics
  — sounds like: deep, gravelled and thick with a sort of country accent / Arthur Morgan
  — smells of iron, leather, and wood
  — speech is #435E75

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[SINGEDTHROAT]

︿─︿.𖥔 ݁ ˖︿─︿ Singedpaw's mentor remains with Sootstar, but they don't allow Smallwhisker's teachings to confuse them from their parents' sides. What does it matter if Smallwhisker thinks the sun rises and shines under Sootstar's tail? Sunstride and Wolfsong are their family, and that Hummingbirdheart nearly tore their sister apart to please a cat Singedpaw barely knows. She's done nothing to earn their loyalty, and they refuse to do their family the disservice of discord. They won't be like that coward Snakehiss.

They listen to Rattleheart and Wolfsong's conversation with Houndthistle. It's not interesting, but Singedpaw is curious, and they take on the slightly narrow-eyed look inherited from Wolfsong before grinning with Sunstride's mouth. "You talk like you're stepping over some of the sounds," they say, staring at Houndthistle's jaw to determine whether some injury there affects his speech. "How do you do that?"​

SINGEDPAW of WINDCLAN CHILD OF WOLFSONG AND SUNSTRIDE. 5 MOONS OLD, THEY/THEM. BORN ON 09.08.2023.

general information physicality personality interaction

• — Sibling to Bearpaw, Rivepaw,, Sunlitpaw, & Featherpaw. Second-born child named after their pelt-color to invoke ember-like imagery.
  — Uses they/them pronouns only; will not respond to the use of any others. Too young for romantic relationships; sexuality TBD.
• — Small compared to the average WindClan kit. The runt of the litter who has greatly taken after Wolfsong's height, but with Sunstride's slimmer structure. Will progress in size as an apprentice, but will not tower over the clan as their father does.
  — Eyes are a striking, frost-hewn blue paler than both their parents' eyes, and without a tinge of green. Often narrowed, even as a kit, primarily a physical trait picked up from Wolfsong.
• — While they do not have the appearance of a light-hearted demeanor, they are relatively friendly with clanmates and are known to have a youthful charm, with a smile that can't help but to be mirrored. It comes quite naturally to them, though they do mimic their parents to better endear themself to other people.
  — Singedkit seems to take after the snake's skin fed to Wolfsong. Their friendliness is the swaying grass that the snake's slither matches in rhythm, disguised by innocuous scenery. As a kit, this manifests as little more than (mostly) harmless schemes.
• — Peaceful actions may be powerplayed, such as shoulder brushes, light bumps, and playfully intended gestures. Violent or harmful actions can be attempted with a ping for this account.
  — Please note that while peaceful actions can be powerplayed, and while most will be received or even reciprocated, there is a chance Singedkit will become discomfited and react aggressively.

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